Category Archives: Truck Accidents
Struck by a Semi-Truck Merging Onto a Highway: Can I File a Claim in South Carolina?
While semi-trucks always pose a hazard to the general public, they can be particularly dangerous when merging onto highways. These heavy, cumbersome vehicles have numerous blind spots – and they have a habit of swerving into the path of drivers. What can you do if you were struck by a semi-truck merging onto a… Read More »
Pursuing Compensation for Entrapment After a South Carolina Semi-Truck Accident
Semi-truck accidents involve serious impacts, often smashing and compressing smaller vehicles. These impacts can leave victims entrapped within their vehicles, causing a range of additional hazards and health concerns. If you were trapped inside your vehicle after a semi-truck accident, you may be dealing with both psychological trauma and physical injuries. How can you… Read More »
Fire Trucks, Dump Trucks, and Log Trucks Crash in South Carolina
Recent truck accidents in South Carolina have shown that all types of these commercial vehicles are highly dangerous. Whether it’s a log truck or a dump truck, a slight mistake can lead to serious consequences for average victims. Even fire trucks operated by local governments can crash at high speeds, causing life-altering injuries for… Read More »
Trucker Faces Criminal Charges After Semi-Truck Ends Up in Ocean
One might argue that the vast majority of truckers are responsible, safe drivers. However, it only takes one trucker to cause dozens of injuries and deaths. Reports of negligent, reckless, and completely out-of-control truckers have become extremely common, and it is impossible to turn a blind eye to this problem. A recent incident in… Read More »
Steps to Take After a Semi-Truck Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident in South Carolina
If your loved one was struck and killed by a semi-truck, you have every right to take legal action. However, you might not be sure where to start – especially if the guilty trucker fled after the collision. What steps can you take in this scenario? How can you help investigators catch the trucker… Read More »
Are Semi-Trucks in South Carolina Supposed to Have Underride Guards?
In May of 2025, two people in their 30s died after their vehicle collided with a dump truck in South Carolina. The only positive news from this incident was that a child survived. Authorities noted that their vehicle impacted the rear of the dump truck, likely resulting in an “underride crash” that caused catastrophic… Read More »
Severe Tractor-Trailer Crashes Reported Across South Carolina
Tractor-trailer crashes in South Carolina continue to alarm local residents across the entire state. Some of these crashes have ended in fiery explosions, and some have caused deaths. What can we do to improve safety in the trucking industry? Could a truck accident lawsuit help hold this industry accountable? Should you contact a Charleston… Read More »
South Carolina Sees Several Serious Semi-Truck Accidents
Over the past week, South Carolina has seen several serious truck accidents. Many of these tractor-trailer crashes have been fatal, and some are still under investigation. As families grieve, it has become clear that the trucking industry continues to pose safety hazards for motorists. What can you do after a tractor-trailer accident in South… Read More »
What Causes Semi-Trucks to Flip Over in South Carolina?
In April of 2025, a semi-truck overturned in South Carolina, injuring the driver. The accident blocked several lanes of Highway 31 for hours, and it prompted an extensive response from first responders. The South Carolina Highway Patrol said that they were investigating this single-vehicle crash, but there was no word on what caused this… Read More »
Semi-Trucks Cause Havoc in South Carolina
The threat of semi-truck crashes in South Carolina is nothing new, but these vehicles seem to be causing accidents at a worrying rate. Within just the past few days and weeks, numerous crashes have caused injuries and deaths throughout the state. The public is asking questions about safety in the trucking industry, and the… Read More »